I sold my Southern California business.

My colleague is correct. 10 years is longer than I have seen any noncompete enforced in CA. Your old business can try to enforce the noncompete,...

My brothers girlfriend which whom he was living with left him and took their 6 month old baby with her. is this parental kidnap?

They each have equal right to custody and visitation. At this point he should get a family law attorney and Petition for Custody and Visitation. ...

Are we entitled to a full refund?

They should give you a refund if they rebook the date. Get that commitment from them in writing and keep following up. Otherwise, they do have a...

Obtain spousal and child support if wife lives in Mexico and Father in Chicago, IL

She needs to consult a family law attorney in Chicago. She may or may not legally be married in Mexico and he may not be legally married in...

What happens if I file CH 7 and then cancel before 30 days?

Debt is not forgiven until court grants a discharge. If bankruptcy is dismissed creditors have their full rights to collect as though bankruptcy...

No. They have to be licensed in CA. They can make a special appearance with court permission if a CA attorney sponsors them, but only for one or...

Employment/Labor. Wrongful termination

My colleague is correct. First, you should demand a copy of your personnel file. Second, consult a labor law attorney who represents employees...

Landlord Tenant

File a small claims suit to recover deposit. Seek penalties for violation of Civil Code Section 1950.5. The response given is not intended to...

There is a judgment against me can they levy my bank acount or garnish my wages?

My colleague is correct. They can also bring you to court and ask questions about your assets (stocks, jewelry, tools, cars, etc.) and have the...

Hello, I want to place a lien on one of ours customers for non-payment.

Unless the customer gave you a security interest in property or you are a licensed contractor, you cannot lien the customer's property until you...